Sample Shots

The following sample shots were taken with a D7000 and RAW-converted via CaptureOne.

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/4.0

Exposure

1/800s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/2.8

Exposure

1/2000s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/4.0

Exposure

1/400s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/1.8

Exposure

1/3200s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/5.6

Exposure

1/320s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

125

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/7.1

Exposure

1/200s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

125

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/5.6

Exposure

1/500s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

125

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/4.0

Exposure

1/1600s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

125

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/2.2

Exposure

1/4000s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/4.5

Exposure

1/2000s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/8.0

Exposure

1/500s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/1.8

Exposure

1/6400s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/3.5

Exposure

1/1600s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/4.5

Exposure

1/1000s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/2.0

Exposure

1/5000s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/5.6

Exposure

1/800s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/2.5

Exposure

1/2000s

Make

NIKON CORPORATION

Model

NIKON D7000

ISO Speed

100

Focal Length

35.0mm

Aperture:

f/6.3

Exposure

1/1600s

Verdict

The Nikkor AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8 G ist able to deliver very sharp pictures wide open already. Vignetting is quite well controlled for a dedicated fast DX lens, distortion is a bit higher than expected, though. This is also true for CAs, which can easily be removed in post processing, though.

The bokeh, one of the primary aspects for a fast prime, is a bit nervous wide open, but well developed and generally pleasing slightly stopped down.

The build quality of the lens is quite good, actually much better than you'd expect given its quite low price. However, allthough it's sonic wave driven, the AF is not really a speed demon.

Nonetheless the lens performs on a very high level and is a welcome addition the limited range of lenses that can be used as normal primes on DX cameras.